The World's Best Book Summaries
How can we adapt to climate change? Can we do something practical about rising sea levels and extreme heat? In False Alarm, Bjorn Lomborg discusses several ways to combat climate change head-on. He realizes, though, that some things are beyond our control. To some extent, we just have to adapt to the realities. Continue reading to learn about some practical adaptations that could help us continue to flourish.
How do sick days work in the U.S.? Why doesn’t the U.S. have paid sick leave? The U.S. is the only nation among 22 top-wealth countries that doesn’t require employers to provide workers paid sick leave. Experts agree on the benefits of paid sick days but disagree about who should fund them. Read on to learn more about the current state of the U.S. sick leave policy.
What is the EU’s Digital Services Act package? What are the intended benefits? Why is the big tech industry skeptical? The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are each intended to make the internet safer and more equitable for both end-users and service providers. However, analysts are divided on whether the new laws will have the intended effect. Read on to learn about the EU’s Digital Services Act package, including concerns identified by analysts.
What is the purpose of myth? How can we use it as a model for life? What’s so dangerous about ideologies? In the age of science, we’ve turned our backs on the myths our ancestors believed. In doing so, we’ve lost a crucial part of the human experience. Myth gives us the moral foundations of society and the tools for adapting to life’s challenges—and it teaches us to recognize our capacity for good and evil. Continue reading to learn how, beneath its fanciful trappings, myth gives us meaning.
What are some ways to empower women? How can you build your self-esteem as a woman? If you want to make the women in your life feel better, it’s always good to start by boosting their confidence. For starters, you should remove the “male-as-default” mindset that prevents you from seeing women as equals. From there, you have to put in the work to empower women in your personal and professional lives. Whether you’re a woman or you want to empower the women in your life, check out these women empowerment examples to make a change.
How can you help others? How can you prevent shame by supporting people? In I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t), Brené Brown explains that shaming is a toxic trait that can be destroyed by supporting others. When you listen and understand other people’s issues, you’ll be able to call people out when they’re being cruel to themselves or others. Let’s look at how you can help others recognize their bad behavior before it’s too late.
What is synthetic meat? How is it produced? Is synthetic meat good for you? In recent years, investors have been pouring money into the synthetic, or “no-kill,” meat industry. However, technical and economic factors may limit its growth. Read on to learn what exactly synthetic meat is and everything else to know about the no-kill industry.
What are the primary mythological archetypes? What do they have in common? What do they represent? The characters in our most primal myths represent the three broadest elements of human existence—the known world, the unknown, and the process of discovery. Jordan Peterson explores these characters in his book Maps of Meaning. Keep reading for an introduction to these archetypes and how they each represent a different facet of the world.
What are the impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation? What are the roles of big data and robotics? New technology in big data management and robotics is giving nature a hand, on the farm and in the wild. Reducing human labor and protecting vulnerable animals are just a couple of the positive impacts of modern technology on agriculture and conservation. Keep reading to learn about the four primary impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation.
What are creation myths? Is there any truth to them? How do they function in society and in the human psyche? Two general storylines crop up all over the world. One is the creation myth, which, according to Jordan Peterson, provides the underlying basis for society. In Maps of Meaning, he explains why creation stories pervade and persist. Continue reading to learn about creation myths and what they provide us.